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  • Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign

    Volunteers are needed on Saturday, July 20, from 8 am - 12 pm at Dunkin, 6 Queen Street, to help FONS "ring the bell" for donations to the Newtown Back-To-School […]

  • FONS Roundtable

    Newtown Senior Center 8 Simpson, Newtown, CT, United States

    Join the discussion of senior life in Newtown. All are welcome to attend. For more information, please contact Ned Simpson at neds2124@gmail.com. Tuesday, July 23 3:30 pm at the Senior […]

  • Sunday Afternoon at the Theater

    The Little Theater Orchard Hill Rd, Newtown, CT, United States

    Join FONS for refreshments and to enjoy the play, “Amadeus” . Tickets are $25 (with $5 senior discount) Please contact Barbara Bloom at 203-648-6905 or order your tickets online at […]

    $25.00

  • FONS July Social

    My Place Restaurant 8 Queen Street, Newtown, CT

    Join other seniors for dinner and conversation! Please RSVP to Janice Garten at 203-304-9196 to reserve a spot - please call early. Wednesday, July 31 Dinner at 5 pm My […]

  • Summer Soiree 2024

    Aquila's Nest Vineyard 56 Pole Bridge Road, Newtown, CT

    Tuesday, August 6, from 5 - 8 pm at Aquila's Nest Vineyard, 56 Pole Bridge Rd., Sandy Hook. Cost is $24 per person and includes 1 glass of wine, appetizers, […]

    $24.00

  • Picnic in the Park & Summer Concerts

    Dickinson Park 50 Elm Drive, Newtown, CT, United States

    Join FONS to “Picnic in the Park” Bring your picnic supper and a chair to the Dickinson Memorial Park Bandshell and enjoy socializing with friends and family before the free […]

  • 2024 Nuvance Community Health Survey

    Nuvance Health is conducting its 2024 Community Health Survey. It is now open for all adult residents to complete and we hope you will be willing to provide them with […]

  • Final Picnic in the Park & Summer Concert!

    Dickinson Park 50 Elm Drive, Newtown, CT, United States

    Join FONS to “Picnic in the Park” (bring your picnic supper and a chair to the Dickinson Memorial Park Bandshell) and enjoy socializing with friends and family before the free […]

  • Edmond Town Hall Weekly Drive-In Movies

    Edmond Town Hall 45 Main Street, Newtown, CT

    Back by popular demand is the Edmond Town Hall drive-in! Click here for information on the movies offered, and specific dates, $20 carload ticket $6 walk-in Gates open at 8 […]

  • Friendship Tours Day Trips through August

    Friendship Tours is currently offering well over 60 day trips (some with senior discounts).  Pickup and drop off at Park & Drive lots along RT 84 (Danbury, Waterbury, West Hartford, […]

  • No FONS Roundtable In August

    The Roundtable will not be held in August as the Senior Center will be closed the last week of August. Join the discussion of senior life in Newtown. All are […]

  • FONS August Social

    Sal e Pepe 97 South Main Street, Newtown, CT

    Join other seniors for dinner and conversation! Please note there is a change to the RSVP process for August only. Please RSVP to Cathie Billings at 203-426-4362 to reserve a […]

  • Newtown Labor Day Pancakes and Parking

    Newtown Congregational Church 14 West Street, Newtown, CT

    Returns this year, restocked with extra food after last year's huge turnout! Park in the Newtown Congregational Church lot at 14 West Street between 7:30 and 9 am, then head […]

  • Walk with FONS in Newtown Labor Day Parade

    Please support our seniors by WALKING with FONS in the Newtown Labor Day Parade! The parade route is about 1.5 miles over a 1 ½ to 2-hour time interval (10 […]

  • Protect Our Pollinators Plant Sale

    C. H. Booth Library 25 Main Street, Newtown, CT, United States

    Fall Native Plant Sale Fundraiser - Saturday, September 7, from 9 am - 12 pm, rain or shine at the C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main Street, Newtown. Protect Our Pollinators […]

  • Red Cross Blood Drive, Newtown, CT

    Red Cross Blood Drive

    Newtown Congregational Church 14 West Street, Newtown, CT

    Sign up to help needy patients. Schedule a donation via redcrossblood.org (enter 5320) or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). A single donation can help up to 3 patients. Make a difference […]

  • Tuesday Evening at the Movies (Frida)

    C. H. Booth Library 25 Main Street, Newtown, CT, United States

    Join us in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month (a month-long celebration of Hispanic and Latino history and culture) with a viewing of the film Frida. Best Actress nominee Salma Hayek stars […]

  • Visit with Therapy Dogs

    C. H. Booth Library 25 Main Street, Newtown, CT, United States

    “Paws” and relax at the library with the Exceptional Sidekick furry friends who are trained therapy dogs. They will be happy to offer you comfort and a wagging tail. All […]

  • FONS Roundtable

    Newtown Senior Center 8 Simpson, Newtown, CT, United States

    Join the discussion of senior life in Newtown. All are welcome to attend. For more information, please contact Ned Simpson at neds2124@gmail.com. Tuesday, September 24, at 3:30 pm Senior Center

  • FONS September Social

    Join other seniors for dinner and conversation! Please RSVP to Janice Garten at 203-304-9196 to reserve a spot - please call early. Wednesday, September 25 Dinner at 5 pm at […]